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Gandhi's first public address in India was on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Banaras Hindu University in February 1916, which was distinguished by the presence of many magnets and princes and of the Viceroy himself.

Speaking in English he shocked them all.

He also passed critical comments on the Princes, as a result many princes walked out.

7) Which of the following is/are not correct regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)?

1) The Gram Panchayats once selected by MPs (whose tenures have ended on account of resignation or otherwise) would not continue as such under SAGY.2) Rajya Sabha MPs and Nominated MPs may choose a Gram Panchayat from the rural area of any district in the country.- Published on 03 Oct 16

Lok Sabha MP has to choose a Gram Panchayat from within his/her constituency and Rajya Sabha MP a Gram Panchayat from the rural area of a district of his/her choice in the State from which he/she is elected.

Nominated MPs may choose a Gram Panchayat from the rural area of any district in the country.

In the case of urban constituencies, (where there are no Gram Panchayats), the MP will identify a Gram Panchayat from a nearby rural constituency.

The Gram Panchayats once selected by members of Parliament (whose tenures have ended on account of resignation or otherwise) would be continued as such under SAGY irrespective of whether activities have already been initiated in the GP under SAGY or not.

The newly elected MPs will have the option to select the GP of their choice and two more subsequently by 2019.

8) Which of the following is/are true?

1) Dattopant Thengadi founded the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh.2) Nanaji Deshmukh founded the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh.- Published on 30 Sep 16

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s (Panditji) theories were put in practice by two of his colleagues. Panditji’s vision was guiding beacon for them

Dattopant Thengadi founded the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which went on to become the biggest trade union in the country.

He also launched the Swadeshi Jagran Manch and famously turned down a Padma Bhushan from the Vajpayee government because he disapproved of its policies.

Nanaji Deshmukh set up the Deen Dayal Research Institute, which created a model of rural development based on self-reliance.

The fact that it boosted economic prosperity in the several hundred villages in Chitrakoot where it was applied attracts a great deal of attention from development agencies worldwide and drew fulsome praise from former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

9) Which of the following can be associated with Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay?

1) Opposition to cooperatives2) Decentralization of the economy3) Criticism of the 5 year plan strategy- Published on 30 Sep 16